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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.08, 4,541.55 and 947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.08, 4,541.55 and 947.82 is: 1,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.08 : 4,541.55 = 947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.08/4,541.55 = 947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.08x = 4,541.55 × 947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.08x = 4,304,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,571.92/3,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.55

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